priming meaning and definition

PRIMING noun

Definition of priming (noun)

1. the act of making something ready
2. any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
   • synonyms: fuse, fusee, fuze, fuzee, primer
3. the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
   • synonyms: flat coat, ground, primer, primer coat, priming coat, undercoat